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October 14, 2019
Premier Cautions DEA on Proposal to Reduce CII Quotas in 2020
Premier submitted comments cautioning the DEA to carefully consider how a reduction in manufacturing quotas for certain opioids could rekindle recent drug shortages.
September 26, 2019
Premier Submits Comments on Proposed CY 2020 MIPS and Advanced APM Policies
Premier submitted comments on CMS' proposed policies on MIPS and Advanced APMs in the CY 2020 proposed physician fee schedule. Highlights include: The proposed...
September 23, 2019
Premier Calls on Congress to Execute Oversight on 21st Century Cures HIT Interoperability Requirements
The Administration must implement the 21st Century Cures Act’s health IT interoperability requirements in a way that enhances patient engagement.
September 18, 2019
Premier Statement on FDA Action to Address the Use of Citizen Petitions to Delay Market Competition of Generics and Biosimilars
Members of Premier applaud the FDA for finalizing guidance on the use of citizen petitions to delay the market entry of generic medications and biosimilars.
September 17, 2019
Premier Inc. Survey: Health Systems Report that Changes are Needed to Accelerate Adoption of Risk-Based Payment Arrangements
Providers remain interested in pursuing risk-based contracts, ranking Medicare Advantage, employer-sponsored health plans and fee-for-service Medicare as the three priority areas.
September 17, 2019
Premier Calls on CMS to Pay Delayed 5% MACRA APM Bonus
Premier joined other provider organizations in calling on CMS to quickly pay the 5% bonus owed to participants of Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs)...
September 16, 2019
Premier Submits Comments on Mandatory Radiation Oncology and ESRD Treatment Choices Models
Premier urges CMS to incorporate changes to the proposed Radiation Oncology model and the mandatory nature of the ESRD Treatment Choices model.
September 16, 2019
Premier Comments on CMS Proposed Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities
Premier submitted comments to CMS on its proposed rule aiming to reduce burden and redundant requirements in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). In its comments...
September 12, 2019
Webinar: CMS’s Kidney Care and Radiation Oncology Payment Models & Premier’s Comment Letter
Premier discusses the two new mandatory alternative payment models and our comments to improve them.
September 10, 2019
Premier Comments on Home Infusion Payment and Quality Reporting Policies in CY 2020 Home Health Proposed Rule
Premier continues to urge CMS to amend its misguided policy for Medicare coverage of home infusion therapy services.
September 10, 2019
Premier Statement for the Record for the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Maternal Health
Premier submitted a statement for the record to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on improving maternal health.
August 29, 2019
Webinar: Reviewing the Medicare Hospital and Physician Payment Rules: IPPS, OPPS and PFS
Review the CY2020 Medicare outpatient prospective payment system and physician fee schedule proposed rules, and FY final inpatient prospective payment system rule on demand.
August 09, 2019
Premier Submits Comments to CMS RFI on Regulatory Burden
Premier asked to continue innovating, strengthen the stability and structure of APMs, reform legal barriers and streamline quality reporting requirements.
August 05, 2019
Statement on Urging Removal of Federal Barriers to Treat Opioid Use Disorders
We commend the state attorney generals for calling for the removal of federal barriers to effectively coordinate care for patients with substance use disorders.
July 31, 2019
Statement on CMS Pilot to Make Claims Data Available to Clinicians
Kudos to CMS for launching its new pilot program “Data at the Point of Care” to increase clinician access to patient claims data.
July 29, 2019
Statement on the CY 2020 OPPS Proposed Rule
Premier opposes CMS’ continuation of Medicare site-neutral payments that will reduce payment for outpatient clinic visits by 60 percent.
July 11, 2019
Premier Statement on the Home Health Proposed Rule
We will continue to work with CMS and Congress to address this misguided policy to ensure continued access to home infusion services for vulnerable patients.
June 24, 2019
Premier’s Draft Comments on FY 2020 Hospital Inpatient PPS and LTCH Proposed Rule
Premier requests improvements in the usability of EHRs, opportunities for bonus points in PI scoring and to ensure PI measures are meaningful and valuable.
June 18, 2019
Premier Submits Comments on FY 2020 SNF Proposed Payment Rule
Premier cautions against possible operational burdens for post-acute providers.
June 17, 2019
Premier Provides Comments on Second Draft of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
Premier recommends pilot testing, reducing provider burden and disclosing any fees that could be imposed on healthcare providers.
June 03, 2019
Premier Submits Comments to ONC & CMS Proposed Rules on Heath Information Technology and Information
Together, these proposals would make sweeping changes to consumer and provider access to information.
